Football: Zak Penwell's Long Path To Storrs

In a group of notable walk-ons on the UConn football team, Zak Penwell stands out not only for his size, but for his story.

The 27-year old married father of two children is looking for a spot on the defensive line for the UConn football team.

But Penwell doesn’t want it to be any “Rudy” story. The native of Alaska, and Air Force veteran who has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Korea is looking to go from scout team body to difference maker.

For more on Penwell’s remarkable path to the UConn football team check out this story from Sunday’s Hartford Courant: Air Force Education